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This really depends on what you mean by politician. Do you mean representative, senator, etc. Also, what state?

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Right now, the President of the United States is paid $400,000 per annum, plus expenses. Understand that in his case, "expenses" will be many times the actual salary.

On the other hand, local politicians often serve for free, or for a tiny salary that doesn't cover their expenses.

On the "third" hand, you have extreme examples, like the recently fired city manager out in some small town in California who was knocking down over $800,000 a year. I think even the police chief was making more than the POTUS.

I think it's correct to say that the salaries of politicians varies tremendously, based on a number of factors. Where I live, township trustees serve in exchange for payment of about $150/month, but it's a small township with a small population. In other locations, a township trustee or a politician in a similar position could actually make a living doing nothing else.

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Do not just look at a politicians salary. You must also consider all of the fringe benefits politicians give themselves to include medical, dental, life insurance; travel at taxpayer expense; if a politician at the national level, free overseas travel, i.e., vacations, at taxpayer expense ... not to mention the generous per diem dollars given politicians for overseas travel ... office staffs, use of government vehicles ... and more. Then, there are the lobbyists who contribute to the politicians election campaigns, and perhaps even make direct payments to politicians.

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well, NOT ENOUGH. I started, as a senator, before becoming the president, making 10Gs a year. yes, politicians are poor. so yes imagine being a local politician. as far as a state or federal, about 100G's a year. don't consider having a large family

-GWB jr. - "Creating a Safe and Prosperous America"

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